Its Official IDW has the License

[jamarmiller]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page ... e&id=16583
Official Press Release



PAWTUCKET, R.I. (May 29, 2008) " Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) has reached an agreement with IDW Publishing, creators of the best-selling TRANSFORMERS comic book series, to launch an all-new line of G.I. JOE vs. COBRA comic books. As part of the agreement, IDW will produce a new monthly comic series, as well as deluxe reprints of the G.I. JOE property’s vast comic library, which helped catapult the G.I. JOE vs. COBRA phenomenon more than 25 years ago. IDW also has the rights for trade paperbacks and graphic novels.

The first products from this deal, a new monthly comic book series based on classic G.I. JOE vs. COBRA lore, will be launched with an introductory debut issue in October 2008. Featuring all-new storylines, the comics will portray the epic struggle of the G.I. JOE team against the evil forces of COBRA, while highlighting the brand’s favorite heroes and villains that made kids of the ‘80s today’s fans.

In 2009, IDW will also produce comic series both inspired by and based on the upcoming G.I. JOE live-action major motion picture from Paramount Pictures and Hasbro slated for August 7, 2009, as well as deluxe reprints from the vast G.I. JOE vs. COBRA comic history. The planned IDW comic book projects will be distributed to a wide audience through comic book outlets, trade bookstores and mass retailers.

“We are thrilled at the prospect of expanding our relationship with IDW. They’ve done an outstanding job with Transformers in the comic/hobby segment, national bookstores and mass market chains,” said Matt Gildea, Publishing Director, Hasbro. “IDW would bring that same expertise to the G.I. JOE brand in both new content and the existing G.I. JOE vs. COBRA library. Together, Hasbro and IDW would continue to engage G.I. JOE fans of all ages with amazing graphics and storylines.”

“G.I. JOE will be a perfect extension of the partnership we’ve developed with Hasbro over the past three years,” said Ted Adams, IDW’s President. “We are ecstatic about the opportunity to build upon the great history of the G.I. JOE brand and to present the type of entertainment and storytelling that our readers enjoy from our many licensed properties.”

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world.

ABOUT IDW PUBLISHING

IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: Hasbro’s The Transformers, television's #1 prime time series CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children’s book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.


Okay everyone this is where we start bombarding IDW with RED SHADOW questions!

[jamarmiller]

Ryall talks GI JOE

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=158522


while Lore is different from Continuity it at least offers us some hope!

[Destro]

Jamar,

you beat me to it!!!! (hrmph!)

[jamarmiller]

Jamar,

you beat me to it!!!! (hrmph!)

hehehee sorry!

[jamarmiller]

so everyone go over to the IDW boards and show your support for the RED SHADOWS I have already put up a post!

http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=4037

let IDW know we exist

Sigh its almost like going back to the starting line now that DDP has lost the license officially

[pocoyo_joe]

Well I intend to show my support as a reader of the current Joe comic, and as a major fan of BAF as a kid.

Just got to wait for them to activate my account now I've registered.

I do think it would be a good plan to get in early and get a strong campaign going for our beloved Shadows.

Are IDW the same people who published the Circle?

[jamarmiller]

Well I intend to show my support as a reader of the current Joe comic, and as a major fan of BAF as a kid.

ya Devils Due brought us not only the RED SHADOWS but also a Action Force cameo that gave us Quarrel Hunter blades and moondancer, so ya give them props and support while they still have the joe comics

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I do think it would be a good plan to get in early and get a strong campaign going for our beloved Shadows.

I totally agree with you, NOW is the BEST TIME EVER because if we dont then you can expect a very very long wait to ever see our RED SHADOWS again sadly

Are IDW the same people who published the Circle?

nope that was image

IDW is a good company and all but if the cotinuity is dropped then Im out

[Destro]

I've tried to get onto the IDW boards but my account hasn't been activated.

Although the GI Joe section seems to be full of hardcore TF fans forcing they're own views across in there.

[jamarmiller]

I've tried to get onto the IDW boards but my account hasn't been activated.

Although the GI Joe section seems to be full of hardcore TF fans forcing they're own views across in there.

ya you may have to e-mail the mod Ive heard this over and over and over, and you are right the about it being full of hardcore TF fans forcing thier views, I actually hate going there to be honest because the people are super rude acting like they know everything

but its the company doing it so if i dont voice my opinion and what I want to see then I cant complain when they dont do it

[Killer]

So how come DDP lost the license? Looks like another reboot of the Joe universe.